My Father - William Scoresby

My Father: Being Records Of The Adventurous Life Of The Late William Scoresby (1851) is a memoir written by William Scoresby, the son of the late William Scoresby. The book details the adventurous life of the elder Scoresby, who was a renowned Arctic explorer, whaler, and scientist. The memoir covers his early life in Yorkshire, England, his voyages to the Arctic, his encounters with indigenous peoples, and his scientific discoveries. The younger Scoresby also includes personal anecdotes and memories of his father, painting a vivid picture of the man behind the legend. The book is a fascinating account of a remarkable life lived in a time of great exploration and discovery. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration, whaling, and science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781437088236